HORIBA, Ltd. revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 192,000 million against prior guidance of JPY 190,000 million. Operating income is expected to be JPY 24,500 million against prior guidance of JPY 23,000 million. Ordinary income is expected to be JPY 23,500 million against prior guidance of JPY 22,000 million. Net income attributable to owners of parent is expected to be JPY 15,000 million against prior guidance of JPY 15,000 million. Net income per share is expected to be JPY 355.88 per share against prior guidance of JPY 355.88 per share.

For the year, the company expects to recognize an impairment loss of approximately JPY 2.3 billion on the goodwill and intangible fixed assets.